How to pronounce heffalump
Say it like HEF-uh-luhmp. Heffalump has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEF).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce heffalump. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- HEF
- uh
- luhmp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heffalump pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhmpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of heffalump
American and British speakers say heffalump in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛfəˌlʌmp/ in the US and /ˈhɛfəlʌmp/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEF-uh-lump.
What does heffalump mean?
- (A child's name for) an elephant.“We went to the zoo and saw some heffalumps.”
- Something that is elusive.
Questions about saying heffalump
How do you pronounce heffalump?
Say HEF-uh-luhmp. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛfəˌlʌmp/. In British English it is /ˈhɛfəlʌmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heffalump?
Heffalump has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEF). Broken into parts: HEF · uh · luhmp.
Do Americans and Brits say heffalump the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛfəˌlʌmp/ and the British form is /ˈhɛfəlʌmp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.